Narakantaka
Narakantaka (नरकान्तक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Naraka; ender of hell”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Narakantaka (नरकान्तक) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Naraka; ender of hell”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Narakantaka (नरकान्तक, IAST: Narakāntaka) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Naraka; ender of hell”. From naraka (hell or the demon Narakāsura) and antaka (ender, destroyer), this name commemorates Vishnu's incarnation as Krishna slaying the asura Narakāsura to liberate sixteen thousand captive souls.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Narakāntaka celebrates the episode in which Lord Krishna, accompanied by Satyabhāmā, rode Garuḍa to Prāgjyotiṣapura and slew the tyrant Narakāsura, freeing the earth and its people from oppression. The name thus encapsulates the Lord's role as the ultimate liberator who ends cycles of suffering. Its resonance extends spiritually to mean one who destroys the hellish tendencies of ignorance within the devotee's heart.
This epithet is especially beloved in Vaishnava traditions of South India, where the victory over Naraka is celebrated as Naraka Chaturdashi. Pronounced na-ra-KAAN-ta-ka, the name carries an epic, heroic cadence appropriate for a strong and noble name.
Scriptural source
Narakantaka appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Narakantaka aligns with the Ardra nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Narakantaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of the demon Naraka; ender of hell
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Narakantaka mean?
Narakantaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of the demon Naraka; ender of hell”.
Is Narakantaka a boy or girl name?
Narakantaka is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Narakantaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Narakantaka aligns with the Anuradha nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Narakantaka?
The Chaldean name number of Narakantaka is 7.
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